Registered Nurse- Operating Room Part-time Days $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the Operating Room with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. This role requires a BSN and a current Illinois RN license, along with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care. The nurse will be responsible for assessing patient needs, documenting care plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of OR experience required.
• ADN acceptable with a commitment to obtain a BSN within three years.
• Additional certifications or experience may be required for specific clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and recording patient status upon admission.
• Documenting diagnoses and care plans.
• Providing patient and family education based on evidence and research.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytic abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current Illinois RN license

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse - Operating Room Part-time Days with $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Join Northwestern Medicine as a Registered Nurse - Operating Room, Part-time Days, with a $2,500 Sign-on Bonus.

Description

This position requires a minimum of 2 years of OR experience.

• Internal employees are not eligible for the Sign-on Bonus.
• Previous employees rehired within less than 1 year are not eligible for the Sign-on Bonus.

The Staff Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.

The registered nurse assumes accountability for individualized, age-specific patient care from admission to discharge, providing direct care, collaborating with the healthcare team, and ensuring ethical decision-making, assessment, planning, education, and evaluation of nursing care.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assessing and recording patient status upon admission.
2. Organizing health data for accuracy and accessibility.
3. Identifying urgent problems.
4. Validating diagnoses with patients and team members.
5. Documenting diagnoses and care plans.
6. Developing and updating a problem list and plan of care.
7. Discussing care plans with patients and families.
8. Initiating discharge planning early.
9. Assessing patient education needs.
10. Arranging care conferences.
11. Prioritizing evidence-based interventions.
12. Providing patient and family education based on evidence and research.
13. Documenting all assessments, interventions, and responses.
14. Reviewing and updating the care plan regularly.
15. Reassessing and communicating patient progress.
16. Making appropriate referrals for continuity of care.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Analytic abilities.
• ADN acceptable with a commitment to obtain a BSN within three years.
• Additional certifications or experience may be required for specific clinical areas.

Equal Opportunity: Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and follows all applicable guidelines regarding background checks.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being.